Research Interests

Geotechnical Engineering

His current work is conducted in avenues of basic research relevant to granular material behavior as well as applicable research related to pile design and construction. The basic research developments include original mechanical models, dedicated laboratory and field experimental apparatuses and ideal testing systems utilizing photoelasticity, image acquisition and analysis, and tactile sensor technology. His research is supported by public and private agencies including; the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), U.S. Army , Pile Dynamics Inc. and Tekscan Inc.

Paikowsky, S., Xi, F. (1997) "Photoelastic Quantitative Study of the Behavior of Granular Material with Application to the Problem of Friction Along an Interface", Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Reliability Based Design of Deep Foundations Development and Examination - Georisk, International workshop on Risk Assessment in Site Characterization and Geotechnical Design, November 2004 - Bangalore, India

"Drop Weight Dynamic Testing of Drilled Deep Foundations” - 7th International Conference on the Application of Stresswave Theory to Piles, November 2004

The Performance of the Dynamic Methods, their Controlling Parameters and Deep Foundation Specifications - The Sixth International Conference on the Application of Stress-Wave Theory to Piles, 2000 - Sa_o Paulo, BRAZIL

Photoelastic Quantitative Study of the Behavior of Granular Material with Application to the Problem of Friction along an Interface (1993), - Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)Paikowsky, S. (Principal)